Watch out for those Dodge Dokata RT's

[BillyGman]

Hey, I know most guys write about their victories on here, but I must admit I was caught off guard completely by this stealth lookin black pick-up truck a few weeks ago.....
I was on my way to work, and some guy in that truck was in front of me. I was about 50 feet behind him, and we were both doing about 30MPH w/a lot of open road in front of us. So the guy stomps on the gas pedal and so did I. His truck fish tailed a little bit which gave me mixed feelings.....on one hand I was glad that his loss of traction prevented him from getting the jump on me. But on the other hand I thought "Gee, what's this guy got under the hood if he could break loose those big tires like that?"
So at first my MM kept up w/him for about the first 150 feet. But after that his truck just walked away from me despite the fact that I kept the pedal on the floor. Yes, he did have to make his motor work hard to get away from me, but it was clear to both of us who's ride was faster. Then further on down the road I notice that the guy is pulling into the parking lot of my workplace. It turns out he works where I do although I don't know him, and never saw him before.
I didn't know what the heck he had until I went on a bunch of websites, and found out. When I did I was even more surprised. It was a Dodge Dakota, which is their cheaper pick-up. But not the standard model. This was a Dakota RT. They have a "360 Magnum" motor that happens to be supercharged(little did I know). Man, did this guy surprise me. What kills me is that for the next two weeks straight I brought my Vette into work every day, and I never saw the guy. I know I would've smoked him w/my Vette. And wouldn't ya know the second day that I satarted driving my MM into work again there was that black pick-up truck again right in front of me.
Moral of the story is....unless you're blown, don't mess w/anyone who has one of these trucks........

[nhinterceptor]

Should have went home and got your Lightning ;)

My buddies stepson put one of those R/T's in his place with his Lightning...in the rearview mirror and shrinking.

-Dan

[Macon Marauder]

I took one of those Dakota Magnum's right after installing the chip, stat, and Densos. Wasn't much of a contest either.

Didn't know Dodge offered a S/C version. Are you sure it was stock?

[Logan]

Dodge doesn't offer a Supercharged R/T. If it was supercharged, it was aftermarket. R/T's are slower than poop from the factory, mid-high 15 second quarters.

Lightning's routinely hand R/T's their lunch, a stock marauder will still beat it, albeit, by nowhere are much though.

[joflewbyu2]

a stock dodge dakota is NOT supercharged and will easily run with our MMs. intake, exhaust and chip easily puts them in mid 14s. also be careful of hemi 1500s and 2500s. a short bed 1500 2wd stock runs high 14s-low 15s stock. don't be discouraged. if you bought your car for speed instead of nostalgia or comfort - i'm sorry. i work at Acura and the cl-s, tl-s and rsx-s are all faster. all will run o-60 in 6 flat and 14.7 at 97 mph in the 1/4. the rsx-s needs exhaust and intake as stock is choked.

[BillyGman]

There are seven different models of the Dakotas. Among them are the the standard model, the Dakota Sport, and the Dakota RT. And the Dakota RT IS SuperCharged, and it does a 13.7 sec Quartermile according to the magazine articles.
So all of your experiences weren't with the S/C'd Dakotas. They're out there, and if you put your non-blown MM's up against one of them you'll experience an unpleasant surprise like I have.;)

[BillyGman]

I just went on the website (just like I did after that truck beat my car). And just like I previously said, the Dakota R/T comes w/a 360 Magnum motor that is superCharged, and a 4 speed automatic transmission. The list price is $24,770 and it will smoke our Marauders unless we S/C them, and BTW the truck looks a lot nicer than a Ford Lightning does too. You probably won't see a lot of these trucks around cuz they're not even offered in 4 wheel drive. So nobody is likely to buy these trucks unless they just want to go fast in a truck. If you do see one, you won't even know that it's an R/T model until you race it cuz it's very stealth looking just like our MM's are. There are no big sissy letters across the side of the truck that say "sport" or anything like that. It's probably the truck that the "Green Hornet" would've driven(you older guys will get that). For you skeptics out there, just let me know when you race one of these and get beat. Or you can investigate a little just like I did before I started this thread by going to www.Dodge.com

[joflewbyu2]

BillyGman, YOU ARE WRONG. I work for a dealership that sells them. BACK YOUR CLAIM - POST THE WEB LINK!!!!!!!!

[Marauderman]

Well , When I just looked at the dodge link posted by BillyGman above , I did not read where it states it is supercharged--just that it comes with a 5.9 liter Magnum V-8...

So did I miss it and or is it posted elswhere--otherwise-- if it was supercharged from factory---I'm sure that part would be highly advertised.... and BTW-had one want to run me before I added my "stage 1" and although it was a short run---he only caught me cause we ran out of room and had to turn onto on-ramp...he waved what I guess was a "I give up wave or sorry for coming up so fast to your rear wave" as slowed down...so I would say his wasn't charged with anything ,,however, it's not to say one couldn't be charged after market wise-- I'm sure--- my .02 cents worth...Tom

[Logan]

BillyG.... You're simply wrong dude.

I've been around a ton of R/T's, seen everything dodge has to offer and the $24,770 MSRP R/T you're quoting from Dodge, yes, has the Magnum 360 engine, but it sure the hell isn't supercharged, and it sure the hell doesn't do 13.7 seconds in the quarter.

The only other RT worth mentioning is the Dodge RT/10, Viper powered 1500, 500hp/500ftlbs, but rumor has it, it's getting killed before it even gets out of the gate.

I'll say it one last time, Dodge does NOT make a supercharged Dakota. Stop trying to tell me they do, you don't know what the hell you're talking about.

[Mike M]

Supercharger is not available from the factory. He may have had the dealer install it. As far as you confirming it on a web site.....SHOW ME!

[BillyGman]

rather humiliating I must admit. Now that I put my foot in my mouth w/my keyboard, let me say two things:
First I want to ask you guys to accept my apology.
Second, please let me explain. I guess this guy who DID beat me in a rat race was feeding me a line of bull by telling me that his truck is stock and that he bought it Supercharged. And I made the mistake of believing him. I still believe that his truck is S/C'd because the thing really flies, and I can't keep up w/him w/my MM. But I guess it didn't come from the factory like that as he claimed. But I hope that I didn't offend anyone. Thanks for your correction on this. I thought that I did see a Dakota listed in a mag that does a 13.7 ET, but I guess I can't argue that since I could be very well mistaking about that. Again thankyou all for your correction.:(

[TAF]

Originally posted by BillyGman
rather humiliating I must admit. Now that I put my foot in my mouth w/my keyboard, let me say two things:
First I want to ask you guys to accept my apology.


Hey Billy...don't sweat it...if mistakes weren't allowed around here...RF would have been gone LONG ago.:lol:

D'OH!!!!

[Long Live #3]

You guys would get the crap kicked out of you if you went up against my Uncle's R/T. Spin Tec Muffler and tip, Vortech V-2 supercharger, and some other stuff he hasn't told me yet. This truck is insane! If any of you see a blue 2001 Dakota R/T in Pembrook Pines Florida, watch out!

[BillyGman]

for the kind words TAF........U DA MAN......

[Long Live #3]

Originally posted by BillyGman
I thought that I did see a Dakota listed in a mag that does a 13.7 ET, but I guess I can't argue that since I could be very well mistaking about that.

THAT'S MY UNCLE'S TRUCK! Here's a pic of what it looks like: http://www.strayelectrons.com/dakotart/images/people/Alan%20Andersen%2001RT.jpg

[BillyGman]

LOL:D ........

[BillyGman]

a nice lookin truck. The R/T that beat my car was similar, although I don't think that it has the extended cab, and I looked at the front of it(which I could only get to see when it's standing still:rolleyes: ) and I noticed that it doesn't have the body molding over the grill like your uncle's does. His doesn't even say "Dakota R/T" across the side like that either. It's completely stealth. Atleast from what I saw anyway. I know where he parks it so I think I'll take a closer look at it in work.......

[Long Live #3]

Schaumburg has a new Dodge Dakota R/T Cruiser. Here's a pic of what the truck looks like: http://www.strayelectrons.com/dakotart/images/people/santa%20monica%20police%201.jp g

[BillyGman]

talk about being truck crazy......

[Long Live #3]

No kiddin'

[O's Fan Rich]

Originally posted by Long Live #3
THAT'S MY UNCLE'S TRUCK! Here's a pic of what it looks like: http://www.strayelectrons.com/dakotart/images/people/Alan%20Andersen%2001RT.jpg

Long Live.... engine shots please? Get with the program , boy!!:D

[RCSignals]

It's OK BillyG you've redeamed yourself with an apology, and that shows your integrity.

I think what really got everyone was this post where you claimed you looked at the Dodge site again, and still insisted on seeing one there.


Originally posted by BillyGman
I just went on the website (just like I did after that truck beat my car). And just like I previously said, the Dakota R/T comes w/a 360 Magnum motor that is superCharged, and a 4 speed automatic transmission. The list price is $24,770 and it will smoke our Marauders unless we S/C them, and BTW the truck looks a lot nicer than a Ford Lightning does too. You probably won't see a lot of these trucks around cuz they're not even offered in 4 wheel drive. So nobody is likely to buy these trucks unless they just want to go fast in a truck. If you do see one, you won't even know that it's an R/T model until you race it cuz it's very stealth looking just like our MM's are. There are no big sissy letters across the side of the truck that say "sport" or anything like that. It's probably the truck that the "Green Hornet" would've driven(you older guys will get that). For you skeptics out there, just let me know when you race one of these and get beat. Or you can investigate a little just like I did before I started this thread by going to www.Dodge.com


Man. can you imagine if there really was a Dodge R/T with supercharger for only $24,770 ?

[martyo]

Originally posted by RCSignals
Man. can you imagine if there really was a Dodge R/T with supercharger for only $24,770 ?

Yeah! I'll take a six pack of 'em, please!

[bigslim]

Just remember, I bet that his supercharged R/T can't beat the Trilogy supercharged MM. I would just buy a Lightning anyway. Dodge still has that cheap interior.

[Bigdogjim]

Point is Bill what ever was under the hood it out ran you!

[Long Live #3]

Rich: I'll ask my uncle for some recent engine photos.

[BillyGman]

the guy out ran me in my MM, and that's what bothered me the most. If it were a Vette, Camaro, Mustang Cobra, or some other aggressive sports car, it wouldn't have bothered me cuz I know that those cars aren't a big 4100lb sedan like our cars are. But I never expected to get beat by a pick-up truck unless it were some type of nastalgia truck w/a built up big block motor in it. I mean I've heard about the lightning, but I don't really expect to see very many of them.
But now I'm kinda glad that Ibrought this up, because even though I didn't realize it before, I now realize that I needed you guys to correct me on this, because it doesn't bother me so much now that I got beat by a guy who obviously put a lot of $$ into his truck to get it to go much faster than the factory made it, and if I put as much $$ into my Marauder as he did in his truck, I'd smoke em for sure since he didn't walk away from me all that fast. I mean it was a clear win, but it wasn't like I didn't even give him a halfway decent run.
But obviously I just wished I'd brought this whole thing up as a question to you guys. But I've already apologized for that, and I know that atleast some of you have accepted my apology. So that's all I can do. I gotta admit though, it would be nice to get my MM supercharged and see the look on the guy's face when I blow right by him:flamer:
Hmmm, maybe it's time to sell my 73 Vette to fund my MM S/Cer project(decisions decisions.....)

[Marauderman]

Well, glad we finally got all that squared away \

--now --this other about the R/T fast in FLa-

-Well, I go to Fla about twice a year and for the life of me---can't see where you could get any enjoyment from such a fast vehicle down there.....everwhere you go off the interstate-- it's 35 MPH it seems.... and Deputies everwhere as well....no fun unless back up on the interstate......Fla makes it difficult with their slow limits and older drivers ....my .o2 cents anyway---

[Long Live #3]

Rich: you wanted an engine pic, you got it!

http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/4ZTDXY4F1TQ7.html

It's also got 1/4 mile times, engine type, 1/8 mile times, and best 60 ft. times, and the mods he's done to the truck! Just click the pics for a bigger view.

[O's Fan Rich]

I like how the top box matches the valve covers. If you didn't see the vortech name, you might just miss the whole deal with just a glance!
Almost makes me wish I was still a Mopar parts manager.... NOT!!:puke:

[Stew]

Originally posted by Logan
BillyG.... You're simply wrong dude.

I've been around a ton of R/T's, seen everything dodge has to offer and the $24,770 MSRP R/T you're quoting from Dodge, yes, has the Magnum 360 engine, but it sure the hell isn't supercharged, and it sure the hell doesn't do 13.7 seconds in the quarter.

The only other RT worth mentioning is the Dodge RT/10, Viper powered 1500, 500hp/500ftlbs, but rumor has it, it's getting killed before it even gets out of the gate.

I'll say it one last time, Dodge does NOT make a supercharged Dakota. Stop trying to tell me they do, you don't know what the hell you're talking about.
Lpgan, your info is wrong, a RC R/T is good for low 15s high 14s (a few have even hit 14.5s), a club cab for low/mid 15s, you have to be a horrible driver to get a high 15 from an R/T. my brother has a 99 that easily ran 15.2 BONE STOCK at 1200 ft. elevation and a bad 2.2 60 ft in terrrible weather conditions. R/Ts come NA, there a few SCs avail. through the aftermarket only It is EASY to get an R/T into the 13s with simple bolt-ons, there are even a few bolt-on only R/Ts knocking on the door to 12s. . Don't want to read the whole thread, but R/Ts are a lot quicker and better packages than you are giving them credit for. As for the SRT/10, put that silly rumor to rest, it IS coming out, full 500 HP/525 torque Viper V-10 and a 6 speed tranny, it WILL be available this fall.

Brian

[RCSignals]

As for the SRT/10, put that silly rumor to rest, it IS coming out, full 500 HP/525 torque Viper V-10 and a 6 speed tranny, it WILL be available this fall.

and the V10 comes full circle

[GA_DakotaR/T]

Hey all,

First of all I want to say y'all have a great forum here. My father-in-law is a proud owner of a 2003 MM, purchased June last year. It's indeed an awesome looking car and a powerful one to boot. He let me drive it once, and I must say it's one helluva ride. :cool:

I've noticed the talk here about the Dakota R/Ts. Just want to add that I own a 2002 CC Dodge Dakota R/T, purchased July of last year. There's no mods added to it yet, although the only ones I'll probably put on are headers, 50mm TB, and a K&N drop in air filter.......that'll wake her up considerably. But for now she'll remain stock.

I noticed some of you fellows have some questions about the Dakota R/Ts, so let me give you some info on the truck (although Stew covered most of it)....

The R/Ts have the 5.9L (360) "Magnum" power plant, which puts out 250 HP and 345 FT/LBS of torque. Suspension is 1 inch lower than the non-R/T Daks, sway bars are in both the front and rear, and they have the unique (and nice looking) 17 inch R/T wheels.
They come both in regular cab and club cab and they do NOT come from the factory supercharged, although I wish they did.
They also corner the meanest of curves and twisties with the greatest ease.

The RC R/Ts run low 15's/high 14's in the 1/4 mile, while the heavier CC R/Ts run mid to low 15's.......stock. They have amazing low end power, but not-so-amazing top end. I can stomp mine from a stop, and she will literally slam the back of my head against the seat. A pure rush of adrenaline everytime:coolman:

The 5.9L engine is not a high revving lover, but there are a ton of aftermarket parts for it. A few bolt-ons and they're in the mid 14s. Several more, and they're dipping into the 13's....all N/A.
Throw a few initial mods along with a supercharger, and they're in the low 13's / high 12's. There's even several R/T owners out there running 12's and 11's with nitrous.

Dodge could have EASILY made the R/T a low 14 second truck, but hey, I love mine just the way she is. I have yet to put her on the track, would be nice to see exactly how she'll run stock, when it's cooler of course-------they bog easily in high temps with high humidity.

A while back I took my father-in-law for a ride in mine, and he mentioned that it would probably take his Marauder. I don't know, I do know I would jump him off the line, but to keep the lead is the question. Guess we'll have to line them up and see:P

[jgc61sr2002]

GA/DakotaR/T Welcome to the site. Have you father in law join if he hasn't already.:D

[GA_DakotaR/T]

jgc,

Thanks for the welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I told him about the site a while back, but he doesn't have internet access at home, only at his office. His job requires him to be outside for most of his working hours (works for the Army Corps of Engineers in the forestry dept) so he uses his computer very little.

I'll let him know I joined and maybe he'll do the same....:)

[Long Live #3]

Welcome to the site GA_DakotaR/T! Don't mind me, I'm just the local NASCAR guru! BTW, have you seen my Uncle's truck yet? It's at www.dragtruck.com

[GA_DakotaR/T]

Thanks Joe!!


Which truck is your Uncle's??????

[Long Live #3]

If you go under sort by owner's names, he will be the first one.

[GA_DakotaR/T]

Dayum!!!:cool:

13.79 sec on stock RSAs!!!!!!! That's damn good seeing as how our RSA tires pretty much suck as far as drag racing is concerned. Run with slicks and I know he'll lower that time further!!!!

What psi is he running?? I'm guessing his head gasket is still stock????

[John F. Russo]

There are seven different models of the Dakotas. Among them are the the standard model, the Dakota Sport, and the Dakota RT. And the Dakota RT IS SuperCharged, and it does a 13.7 sec Quartermile according to the magazine articles.
So all of your experiences weren't with the S/C'd Dakotas. They're out there, and if you put your non-blown MM's up against one of them you'll experience an unpleasant surprise like I have.;)


I just happened to read this thread.

According to your own stats you do the 1/4 mile in the low 12's in the quarter mile.

He must have had more than the standard supercharger.

Why not go to his office, shake his hand and find out what he has.

[2003 MIB]

I just happened to read this thread.

According to your own stats you do the 1/4 mile in the low 12's in the quarter mile.

He must have had more than the standard supercharger.

Why not go to his office, shake his hand and find out what he has.

This thread pre-dates Billy's supercharger installation. Shoot, it pre-dates almost everything except Marty's jokes.

[John F. Russo]

This thread pre-dates Billy's supercharger installation. Shoot, it pre-dates almost everything except Marty's jokes.



Thank you for your help.

How did you know about my reply because I could not find it in the community discussion after I posted it?

I thought that Logan just started to prevent someone from bringing back an old thread.

[martyo]

Why not go to his office, shake his hand and find out what he has.

Basically, a detuned V-10 Viper motor.

[martyo]

Shoot, it pre-dates almost everything except Marty's jokes.

What's brown and sits in the woods?

[MM03MOK]

Thank you for your help.

How did you know about my reply because I could not find it in the community discussion after I posted it?

I thought that Logan just started to prevent someone from bringing back an old thread.Hi John. Somehow your search brought up this old thread. Nothing prevents old threads from coming up in a search, though it does become confusing. This thread is in The Storyboard Forum and will now come up with View New Posts or Today's Posts.

[2003 MIB]

What's brown and sits in the woods?
I would have said a bear if you'd hit one more "h" on your keyboard...I know I'm going to regret this but what is brown and sits in the woods?

[2003 MIB]

Hi John. Somehow your search brought up this old thread. Nothing prevents old threads from coming up in a search, though it does become confusing. This thread is in The Storyboard Forum and will now come up with View New Posts or Today's Posts.
Yep, I was looking at today's posts. It's still a good read- it's vintage Billy...He's calmed down a lot in the last year. I'd guess anger management...:P

[martyo]

I would have said a bear if you'd hit one more "h" on your keyboard...I know I'm going to regret this but what is brown and sits in the woods?

So close, yet so far!

The answer is "Winnie's Pooh." :D

[BillyGman]

Yep, I was looking at today's posts. It's still a good read- it's vintage Billy...He's calmed down a lot in the last year. I'd guess anger management...:PWHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!????!!! HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT!!!!!!!!! :mad2: :flamer: :eek: :eek: :eek: ...........



Oh yeah....uhmmm, this is an old thread. :D

[2003 MIB]

So close, yet so far!

The answer is "Winnie's Pooh." :D:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Way to go, bro! Now my boy has a joke for Monday (his first day of kindergarten)!!!

[martyo]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Way to go, bro! Now my boy has a joke for Monday (his first day of kindergarten)!!!


If he needs more, just let me know. I have spent 43 years in Kindergarten, so I got a million of 'em! :D

[2003 MIB]

If he needs more, just let me know. I have spent 43 years in Kindergarten, so I got a million of 'em! :D
So far, his favorite joke is:

What's invisible and smells like carrots?
Bunny farts.

[martyo]

So far, his favorite joke is:

What's invisible and smells like carrots?
Bunny farts.

Ask him: What's brown and sits behind the barracks?

[John F. Russo]

Hi John. Somehow your search brought up this old thread. Nothing prevents old threads from coming up in a search, though it does become confusing. This thread is in The Storyboard Forum and will now come up with View New Posts or Today's Posts.


The "all seeing eye".

Thank you for your help.

[2003 MIB]

Ask him: What's brown and sits behind the barracks?
Gomer's pile?

[MM03MOK]

So far, his favorite joke is:

What's invisible and smells like carrots?
Bunny farts.http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/speak-no-evil.gif<!--StartFragment --> http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/rabbit2.gif<!--StartFragment --> http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/whistle.gif <!--StartFragment --> ........

[2003 MIB]

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/speak-no-evil.gif<!--StartFragment --> http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/rabbit2.gif<!--StartFragment --> http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/whistle.gif <!--StartFragment -->........Oops- wrong Bunny!:D

[martyo]

Gomer's pile?


Good! Then what's green and skates?

[MM03MOK]

Good! Then what's green and skates?http://www.ssur.org/articles/UniWatch/images/040819_fleming.jpg

[martyo]

http://www.ssur.org/articles/UniWatch/images/040819_fleming.jpg

Close, but not quite. Peggy Phlegm.

[duhtroll]

What's big and red and eats rocks?

[CBT]

A big, red rock eater.

[duhtroll]

Fine. No one will guess this one though.

What's black, white, red, and has trouble going through revolving doors?

[martyo]

Fine. No one will guess this one though.

What's black, white, red, and has trouble going through revolving doors?

I will have to get back to you on that, but in the meantime, do you know what is green and smells like Miss Piggy?

[2003 MIB]

Fine. No one will guess this one though.

What's black, white, red, and has trouble going through revolving doors?
A nun with a spear through her head.

[2003 MIB]

I will have to get back to you on that, but in the meantime, do you know what is green and smells like Miss Piggy?
Kermit's finger?

[martyo]

Kermit's finger?

Okay smarty pants, what begins "F" and ends with "UCK"?

[2003 MIB]

Okay smarty pants, what begins "F" and ends with "UCK"?
FIRETRUCK!- I live with children, Marty...these are easy.

[martyo]

FIRETRUCK!- I live with children, Marty...these are easy.

Funny enough, I work with children!

[2003 MIB]

Funny enough, I work with children!
I'm not sure trust fund babies are children...Wait a second, of course they are!

[Bobby Clobber]

What's brown and sits in the woods?



Smokey the turd? :beer:

[martyo]

Smokey the turd? :beer:

Your late to the thread. Get yoru own jokes! :flamer:

[Bobby Clobber]

Your late to the thread. Get yoru own jokes! :flamer:


You're just p----d that my answer is better than the original. :banana2:

[duhtroll]

What's green and red and moves REALLY fast?

[2003 MIB]

What's green and red and moves REALLY fast?
Frog in a blender.:D